How Do I Clean Up My Computer?

I have only backed up one thing on my computer-my iPod library. This is because my computer suggested that I back up my iPod music. I did it because I had bought numerous songs on iTunes and I wanted to have my songs backed on CDs in case a virus ruined my computer. However, after taking the time to burn a stack of CDs, I decided not to take the time to back up my whole computer because I knew it would take too long. Who wants to sit in front of their computer for a few days to insert CDs and remove burned CDs? However, after my virus protection expired, I decided to look into finding a better back up plan for my computer files.

My friend suggested that I buy an external hard drive, but it seemed too expensive on my student budget. I began searching for other options and I found an online backup system that sounded easy to use. Luckily, it was free too! Since I don't have a lot of time or money, I quickly downloaded the software, installed it, and backed up my files right then.

It backed up 2 GB and stored it for as long as I wanted. I decided that I would go to unlimited storage for about $5 per month if I needed to.

At first I was a little hesitant about my data being stored on the internet, but there is a private key encryption and a locked file to prevent others from stealing my data (somebody may not want my boring bio paper, but they may think my finances are interesting).

After finishing my back up, I spent the rest of the day doing more important tasks rather than burning back up CDs. I would definitely suggest a remote backup system for anyone that wants to backup their computer files fast and at the bare minimum cost.

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Screensavers were initially invented as a way to prevent 'burn in' on computer screens. Burn-in is what happens when a single image is displayed on screen for an extended period of time, resulting in a 'burn' of that image permanently damaging your screen.

The older, earlier generation CRT monitors, particularly the black and white ones would generate a mark on the glass screen if a static image was left on for overly long. As an example you may have been playing a computer game, pressed the pause button to answer the ringing phone, and got so caught up in the conversation that you forgot about the computer. By the time you come back an hour later, the image would have burnt onto the display, leaving your computer monitor irreparably damaged. With an automatically starting screensaver installed, this situation would have been prevented.

Today, with the prevalence of newer more advanced CRT and LCD screens, which are highly resistant to display damage, burn-in is no longer an issue. These newer generation of monitors have in built energy-saver capabilities, which renders them highly resistant to phosphor burn in.

However this does not mean that screensavers are now useless. They are in fact still very popular, and are used mainly for aesthetic, entertainment appeal.

There are many animated and complex screensavers which people put on their computers to watch them as their monitor screens idle. These more complex screensavers do however use up a good deal of CPU, and are not strictly a good option for computers with lower memory. Some examples of animated screensavers which are very popular are the aquarium or moving fish ones.

So in conclusion, are screensavers still necessary from 2007 onwards? The answer is certainly a no. However that does not mean that they aren't still being enjoyed by millions of computer users around the world. Computers today are becoming very personal objects, as we interact with them daily, and a screenaver can serve as another avenue of customization.

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